Our Takeaways: RISE, Career Day

Sarah Bollinger, Co-Op student

As a current Co-Op student, Sarah Bollinger came in to discuss what it is like to apply the skills learned in shop to the skills needed in the Veterinary business.  She has done it all:  from day-to-day tasks like we practice during our "Dog Spa Days" to assisting in on surgeries!  It makes us excited to continue in our chosen field. 

~ VA Tess Zak and Alexandria Radwanski, seniors and Tabatha Zang, Junior

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Mrs. Betty Tillia, Director of Lenape LPN Program at LCCTC,
speaks to HA students.

"The LPN program has a strict attendance policy.  This includes showing up on time. “Early is on time and on time is late.” Within one year of this program, any more than six missed days will need to be made up; students must stay the entire day of clinical for it to count. Just as on the job, your employer expects you to be there, ready to work! PROFESSIONALISM is a big part of holding up the LPN name. Students must demonstrate that they are respectful, confident, dressed for the role, and a team player."  
~ Heather Jewell, HA senior

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Ja'Briel Blackshear, '17 Graduate

Three former students returned to their Alma Mater to share their best advice with us:  Allegra Assid (Smart Styles), Briana Burgin (Great Clips and a student at PTC studying massage therapy), and JaBriel Blacksheare (Barbra).  They discussed the pay they get and how to make sure we work well to get that pay, the work hours needed to be successful, the daily tasks, and advice for passing the State Boards.  Our biggest takeaway:  "Whatever we put in -- that's what we'll get out!" 

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Stevens Masonry, Gradute '82

We were proud to show off all we were learning to Ed Stephens and his son, both of Stevens Masonry.  A former graduate of LCCTC, Mr. Stephens has been in the business, locally, for the past 30 years; he was taught by our own teacher's father, Mr. Felix Sperdute.  Mr. Stephens was please to see all that we were learning:  estimation, blueprint reading.  Compared to other districts, "LCCTC students have a definite advantage in attending this school.  One of the lessons he instilled in us was to take advantage of the opportunity to go into the union; many students who have graduated have moved in that direction and it has been quite beneficial.  He stated that the "masons were the quarterbacks and the laborers were the offensive line."  We are the literal and metaphorical "foundation" of the building trades.

~ Trenton Yale, Masonry junior

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On Thursday April, 5th Auto technology and Collision Repair students were joined by Paul Beohm, owner and employee of McElwain Brothers Paint and Collision Center.  Mr. Beohm very thoroughly explained what it takes to become a successful employee in the automotive field. “It takes a great amount of determination and patience to make your way to the top,” Boehm explained. “There is a great need for young adult such as ourselves in the automotive field; most every shop/garage is looking for young employees to take the places of the older generation.” He puts his words to action as Mr. Boehm  happily employs two young employees, Beau Mulbauer, and Jayden Laster, both former LCCTC students of Mr. Evan Banner, and he couldn’t be more pleased with their performance and work ethic. Also, Rick Macmurdo has recruited Devin Dittmer and Jason Ealy, current AT juniors, to work in the quick service department; both are current LCCTC students of Mr. John Goebel. McElwain Motor Car Company has high expectations for upcoming students from LCCTC and hopes to continue to employ upcoming LCCTC students.
~ Devin Dittmer, AT junior

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Michael Forgione, Hilcorp

"Mike Forgione from Hilcorp helped us understand what we needed to know before going into the Gas and Oil business.  We must be 18, a high school graduate, be able to pass a drug test, and have a clean driving record.  We must also be ready to work hard, be confident in our skills; if we can do this, we'll move up the ladder of responsibility and salary -- fast!" 

~ Caleb Grimm, GO, junior

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Amy Stapleton, Banking Center Manager, WesBanco Bank

On April 5th’s RISE, Amy Stapleton, a COT alumnus, came into our shop to tell us about how she has been able to achieve success upon graduation. To advance her career later in life, she went on to earn her Associate’s Degree. Amy now works as a manager at WesBanco. Amy graduated in the class of 1985 and began her keypunching career with skills she wouldn’t have had if she hadn’t went to LCCTC. In fact, her skills she learned when competing in Keypunching through VICA (now SkillsUSA), her employer didn't expect her to have such a skill at her age. "It was one of the reasons why I got that first job," she stated. Work hard. Learn all you can. You can succeed!

~ Carlee Stoner, COT senior